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We are live from Munich to wrap up a massive opening day of UEFA EURO 2024™, as Mark Schwarzer basks in his German heritage after Die Mannschaft's massive win over Scotland to open the tournament.
The lads discuss:
Ryan Porteous' costly send off for ScotlandGermany's total outclassing of the ScotsThe atmosphere around the ground tonight
There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Football Podcast every matchday of UEFA EURO 2024!
See every match of UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024 live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
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Schwarzie and Phil are joined by Jay Bothroyd for part two of Optus Sport's UEFA Euro 2024 preview as they assess groups D, E & F and give their tournament predictions. The guys discuss:

Is it a 'disaster' if France don't make the final?Cody Gakpo: Overrated?How reliant are Poland on Robert Lewandowski?Are Belgium's golden generation still golden?The rise and rise of Ukraine's Andriy LuninWill Roberto Martinez be able to tell Cristiano Ronaldo what to do?Turkey's 'seriously exciting' Arda Güler Georgia's secret weapons up top and at the backTournament predictions
Schwarzie also predicts how many steins of beer, frankfurters and schnitzels he will consume during a month in Germany!
Watch EVERY GAME of UEFA Euro 2024 and Copa America live and exclusive on Optus Sport.

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Schwarzie and Phil are joined by Jay Bothroyd for part one of Optus Sport's UEFA Euro 2024 preview as they look forward to a month in Germany and run the rule over groups A, B and C. They discuss:

How Germany's Florian Wirtz reminds Schwarzie of Phil FodenToni Kroos' last danceWhy Switzerland's Breel Embolo is 'like a tank' Spain's goalscoring problemItaly boss Luciano Spalletti banning PlayStationsWhy Croatia's generation is still goldenThe pressure on Southgate to get his tactics right for EnglandWhy Serbia's Aleksandar Mitrović scares Jay the most
Jay also finds out 20 years too late that his Perugia team weren't the only team to win the Intertoto Cup in 2003!
Watch EVERY GAME of UEFA Euro 2024 and Copa America live and exclusive on Optus Sport.

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Schwarzie and Phil are here to wrap up the LA LIGA season in 15 minutes as Barcelona (eventually) give Xavi the boot and Toni Kroos says his farewell to the Bernabeu. They also discuss Artem Dovbyk landing the golden boot and Phil enjoying Rayo Vallecano's centenary celebrations.
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With Schwarzie at the Etihad and Phil at the Emirates, the pair caught up afterwards to discuss their contrasting days alongside former Premier League player and Arsenal fan Jay Bothroyd. 
The guys also give out their awards for the season, whilst Schwarzie reflects on watching Chelsea end the WSL season as champions for the fifth time in a row.

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Mark Schwarzer is back from a Women's FA Cup Final at Wembley to chat about the weekend's action with Phil and Bridgey, as the season heads towards its conclusion:

Is Saliba the best centre-back in the league?Casemiro's complete drop-off in formGvardiol's rise to prominence in recent weeksSchwarzie being refused a clean sheet bonus at ChelseaBridgey reveals what he's been texting AngeWhy have the Premier League's promoted teams been so bad?Has Mbappe to Real Madrid happened yet!?The race for the Golden Boot in SpainCan Schwarzie's Cadiz mount a great escape!?
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